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Why Overcoming Temptation Takes Time

The truth is, because of our human nature, we all have a tendency to get comfortable with the patterns and habits we have enforced in our lives for years.

This means even if we want to change, there are parts of our physiological make-up that will still have a craving for the things that we have previously fed it.

This phenomenon can be described as “temptation,” a term also characterized as an impulsive desire to do, or engage in something we know will produce more harm than good in the long run.

Let’s be real for a moment. We’ve all experienced temptation and have fallen victim to its luring power, but being tempted should not be a reason to lose hope in your God ordained breakthrough.

Encountering temptations is inevitable. The good news is the Lord is faithful and He will never allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able to bear.

Not only that, with every temptation we face, God provides a way of escape so we can endure the testing period and avoid giving in to our lustful desires.

The New Living Translation of 1 Corinthians 10:13 states that “temptations in your life are no different from what others experience.”

If you are battling with an addiction or an oppressed mindset, it is important to remember you will encounter many triggers and temptations that will try to lure you back to your old life. Still, this is no reason to fear or give up.